Architectural Photography

I. Course Prefix/Number:
ART 230

Course Name:
Architectural Photography

Credits:
3 (0 lecture; 6 lab)

II. Prerequisite

Consent of instructor

III. Course (Catalog) Description

Course covers esthetic and historical developments architectural photography. Content includes impact on artistic, cultural, social, economic, legal, and political issues; historical survey of architectural photographers, including modern practitioners of the medium. Students will produce a portfolio of work employing techniques and ideas learned in class. Course maybe repeated up to three times on different topics for maximum of twelve credits.

IV. Learning Objectives

Identify historical developments and their social relevance to the medium.

Explain esthetic and technical issues inherent to the medium.

Research and produce a photographic project which can be placed in the larger context of the medium.

Identify technical limitations inherent with photographic field work.

V. Academic Integrity and Student Conduct

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity
and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper
citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to
be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity
policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair
hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated
the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary
record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice
President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

Light, form, line, shadow - different types of lighting and effects of each

Depth of field - selective vs. complete

Pre- vs. post-visualization - making a record vs. personal interpretation

Composition

Part of object vs. entire object

Depiction of ornamentation or other details

Personal vision

Social and legal issues

Copyright

Private vs. public property - need for releases

Environmental issues

Photography as a political tool- use for preservation and renovation

VII. Methods of Instruction

Slide presentations, lectures, and demonstrations on topics ranging from the use of the camera and photographic printing, to examples from the masters of architectural photography. Critiques of student work will be held throughout the term to develop standards and evaluative criteria.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, hybrid or online course.

VIII. Course Practices Required

Participation in all critiques

Production of a minimum of 15 overmatted and finished original prints

IX. Instructional Materials

Note: Current textbook information for each course and section is available on Oakton's Schedule of Classes.

Camera, film or digital.

Film cameras must be at least 35mm. Format, and digital cameras must be at least 3 megapixels.

All cameras should have all-manual capabilities.

Light meter if the camera does not have a built-in meter

Tripod - One that is large enough to hold a camera steady

Cable release (optional)

For film cameras:

Film

Negative sleeves

Photographic paper

Fiber-base for B&W

Paper appropriate for color RA processor

Towel for darkroom

For digital cameras:

Memory card(s)

Storage media

Ink jet paper for printing

Presentation boards

Museum-grade white board

Backing boards

X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress

Critiques to evaluate student work will be held throughout the semester. Each print will be evaluated regarding:

Technique

Esthetics

Craftsmanship

The final grade will be based on these elements and their weights:

A.

Photographic assignments

60%

B.

Paper

10%

C.

Final project

30%

XI. Other Course Information

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the Des Plaines or Skokie campus. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.

Oakton Community College is committed to maintaining a campus environment emphasizing the dignity and worth of all members of the community, and complies with all federal and state Title IX requirements.

Electronic video and/or audio recording is not permitted during class unless the student obtains written permission from the instructor. In cases where recordings are allowed, such content is restricted to personal use only. Any distribution of such recordings is strictly prohibited. Personal use is defined as use by an individual student for the purpose of studying or completing course assignments.

For students who have been approved for audio and/or video recording of lectures and other classroom activities as a reasonable accommodation by Oakton’s Access Disabilities Resource Center (ADRC), applicable federal law requires instructors to permit those recordings. Such recordings are also limited to personal use. Any distribution of such recordings is strictly prohibited.

Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action through the Code of Student Conduct.